The bonds between mothers and daughters are unlike any other. And, sharing a fashion sense is part of the experience.
Here are some area duos who agreed to our request to select attire from three boutiques, clothing that represents their individual style, with generational interpretation.
Their responses to our questions:

GEORGEANNE and DEVON, Northampton

What fuels your interest in fashion?
Georgeanne: I've always loved fashion.
Devon: I just like it. I like shopping and getting new things.
What do you look for when picking your clothes?
Georgeanne: Nothing cookie cutter, I gravitate toward individuality.
Devon: Stuff that fits me well, what makes me feel good.
How would you describe your individual style?
Georgeanne: Sophisticated bohemian, definitely not conservative.
Devon: Hipster
Do you shop together?
Georgeanne and Devon: Most of the time we do.

What fuels your interest in fashion?
Amanda: Fashion makes me feel good from the outside, then moves inside. It makes my day!
What do you look for when picking your clothes?
Amanda: I look for fit, pieces that accentuate the good parts of my body. And, I don't believe in age appropriate!
Samantha: I like rocker chic; my mom is still a believer in rocker chic, too.
Amanda: A good motorcycle jacket - that's what everyone should have and denim shirts. And a maxi dress. If you're have a fat day, you can still look pretty (in them).
How would you describe your individual style?
Amanda: Indie Ralph Lauren.
Samantha: I like the high-waisted look, and I like all black - it makes me feel like a ninja. And really simple things, like jeans with a white T-shirt.

Betsy, at left, and daughter Rachel are both wearing an Isda tie-dye top in apple green and white in a cotton-linen blend. Betsy's full-length pants and Rachel's shorts are linen, by Sanctuary. Betsy's beaded multi-strand necklace is by Cocobel, earrings by Coco Bijou; Rachel's Chan Luu ombre cashmere fringe scarf completes her look. Earrings by Erin McNally, bracelet by Marilyn Schiff. Ode, Northampton.Photo by JOANNA CHATTMAN

BETSY and RACHEL, Hadley

What fuels your interest in fashion?
Betsy: I'm influenced by my daughters. I grew up in the 1960s and wore a lot of jeans, flannel and boots.
Rachel: Confidence, the desire to take good care of yourself, also what makes me feel good, feel pretty and what brings out my creative side.
What do you look for in picking your clothes?
Betsy: Whatever my daughters pick for me to "de-frump" me!
Rachel: I look for what makes me confident. And, I look for functionality and comfort - I have two little kids. I like things that are trendy and classic, things that will not go out of style.
Do you share your clothes?
Rachel: Yes, we have similar body styles so it's easy to shop together. She always gets my hand-me-downs!

Brazilian organic pull-on denim jeans on mom Barbara, left, and daughter Ashley, by Beija Flor; Barbara's Ikat shirt by Cino and denim vest by Kut from the Kloth; earrings by ZZan Jewelry. Ashley's pink denim jacket by Kut for the Kloth; chambray gray and white polka dot shirt also by Kut from the Kloth. Earrings by ZZan Jewelry and woven leather brown wedges by Sheridan Mia. Fashions from Kate Gray, East Longmeadow.Republican photo by DAVID MOLNAR

BARBARA and ASHLEY, Chicopee

What fuels your interest in fashion?
Barbara: Well, I'm a hairdresser (she owns Shear Xtreme in Northampton) and am now into the complete woman, makeup, hair and clothing. And, I've always loved to shop and dress, now more than ever.
Ashley: I like clothes if she pays for it! I've had mostly a casual interest in fashion. I've recently lost a lot of weight so now I'm looking at clothing outside my old comfort zone.
What do you look for when picking your clothes?
Barbara: I look for things that coordinate with other things so I can have more than one outfit. And I'm trying to incorporate more color.
Ashley: I always look for jeans - not too tight or "flowy" - a happy medium. I also look for colors - mostly blues, blacks - the dark end of the spectrum.
How would you describe your individual style?
Barbara: Classic with a modern edge
Ashley: Casual, laid-back
Do you share your clothes?
Barbara: We definitely do share; we like eclectic.

Republican photo by DON TREEGER

ASHLEY and MELANIE, Monson

What fuels your interest in fashion?
Ashley: I think if you keep current with trends, you don't date yourself. (Melanie) lets me know when something is out.
Melanie: I like it because I like putting together outfits that bring out my own unique style.
What do you look for when picking your clothes?
Ashley: I dress casually so I look for pieces that don't go out of style - things that have lasting style.
Melanie: I look for things that reflect my personality - outgoing and true to myself, unique - not like everyone else
What's trending now that you like?
Ashley: I love the nautical look. I like the pairing of white with navy. That's my go-look with Sperry's.
Melanie: I like 1980s-styles and denim.
Do you shop together?
Ashley: Melanie loves shopping - I do not. She actually helps me!
What style would you like to have return?
Ashley and Melanie: Overall, shorts.